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Featuring the collection of magic bibliographer Stephen Forrester, this premier sale will feature highlights from his library of rare, old, and unusual conjuring books from the seventeenth century to the present day. Purchase Catalog
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Lot 277

GANSON, Lewis (1913 – 80). Ninteen Books of Magic Tricks by...

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GANSON, Lewis (1913 – 80). Ninteen Books of Magic Tricks by Lewis Ganson. [V.p., ca. 20th century]. 8vos. Most in publisher’s bindings, some in dust jackets. Some occasional rubbing, minor soiling, wear, occasional ownership markings. Generally very good or better. VARIOUS EDITIONS. Some titles include: The Art of Close-Up Magic by Lewis Ganson (vols. 1 and 2); The Magic of Slydini by Lewis Ganson (2 copies); The Dai Vernon Book of Magic by Lewis Ganson (2 copies, one in jacket); A Magician Explains by Lewis Ganson; Tricks of the Televison Stars; Expert Manipulation of Playing Cards by Lewis Ganson (2 copies); Routined Manipulation Finale by Lewis Ganson; Routined Manipulation by Lewis Ganson, and more.

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